Vulnerability identifier: #VU26550

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Fabrik
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Media A-Team, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in "onAjax_files()" function in "fabrik_element/image/image.php" file. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Fabrik: 3.9.11

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/156963/joomlafabrik3911-traversal.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.